After extensive market research, a Korean manufacturer of a canned peach and apricot fruit medley (HTS 2008.97) made of domestically grown Korean fruit is considering adding 9% Malaysian pears to the recipe and exporting the medley to the United States where consumers love pears. Will the fruit medley be eligible for Korea FTA preference and if so, what duty rate will it pay?
A. Eligible at 0.0%
B. Eligible at 10.6%
C. Ineligible at 5.6%
D. Ineligible at 14.9%
E. Ineligible at 20.0%
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The Answer is: D
Citation: HTSUS 2008.97.90; HTSUS GN 33(e)(ii)(F)
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